Show bosses announced in December that Willis would be joining EastEnders for a short stint as Luke.

Speaking at the time, the actor and popstar said: "I am so thrilled to be a part of such an iconic show. I grew up watching EastEnders so this is really exciting for me!"

EastEnders' executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "I've always loved Matt and it will be a real treat for viewers to watch him and Lacey together on screen as part of her return to the Square. Luke gives as good as he gets, so is a great foil to Stacey. Pity she's been lying to him since the day she met him…"

EastEnders airs Luke's first scenes on Thursday, February 13 at 7.30pm on BBC One.